As we enter the last few weeks of the school year, there are many exciting events and activities that await our Snowy Owls in the days ahead. It’s hard to believe how quickly this school year has flown by, and as we prepare to bid farewell to another memorable year, there’s still plenty of excitement and learning to be had!
End of Year Testing
Last week marked an important milestone for our 3rd-6th grade students as they have completed state-wide testing and embark this week on the final stretch of local measures testing. Our end of the year assessments provide valuable insights into our students’ progress and growth throughout the year, and we have no doubt that our students will continue to showcase their knowledge and skills with confidence and determination.
Please make EVERY effort to make sure your child is at school these days. Please do not plan vacations or doctors/dentist appointments during this time. Please review the information below for important assessment dates this week. Also, encourage your child to do their best and always let them know how proud you are of them!
Snowy Owl Expectation Focus
Our goal at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary School is to create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all and hold students accountable for being positive forces within our school community. The Snowy Owl Expectations are taught, modeled, and practiced throughout all grade levels and locations around campus. For the next week, we will continue to focus and reinforce conflict resolution. We appreciate your support in asking your Snowy Owls at home what specific behaviors allow them to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind when resolving conflict.
PTA Meeting and BINGO Night
Join us for our annual election meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at 2:45PM in the MPR followed by an opportunity to win BIG at BINGO Night! All attendees of the meeting will be entered into a special drawing for spirit wear for the whole family and a yearbook!
Hoo News
Please click below to watch our last student broadcast conducted by our very own Snowy Owls alongside our Photography and Digital Media VAPA Teacher, Ms. Chatham!
2025-26 School Year Calendar
Don’t forget the 2025-2026 school calendar is now available! You can find it posted on both the district and our website. We’ve included all the key dates for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to plan family events around our scheduled school breaks so that students can attend school every day. Remember, we are on a modified year-round calendar, and school will start on July 23, 2025! Click Here for the 2025-2026 CVESD School Calendar
- Student Start Date: July 23, 2025
- Student End Date: June 5, 2026
Key breaks include:
- Fall Break: September 22 – October 3, 2025
- Thanksgiving Break: November 24 – November 28, 2025
- Winter Break: December 22, 2025 – January 12, 2026
- Spring Break: March 23 – April 3, 2026
Lost and Found Items
Missing any lost jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes? Come look in our Lost and Found! Please take a moment to browse our Lost and Found for any of your child’s items. At the end of the quarter, we will be donating the items to those in need. The Lost and Found is located in front of our school before and after school.
Library Updates
As the end of the school year is near, please note the following important library dates:
Friday, May 21st: All library books are due.
June 2nd – June 6: Library will be closed to conduct annual end-of-year inventory.
YMCA Character Builders Registration 2025-2026
We’re excited to share that Character Builder registration is now open for the 2025–2026 school year! Character Builders is an affordable way to ensure your child is in a safe, low ratio, fun, and supportive environment while offering times for working families. Each day includes activities to help students learn, build life skills, and develop healthy relationships — including STEAM projects, games, homework support, mindfulness activities and more! Y staff are trained to focus on social emotional learning and have Behavior Support Resources to ensure the wellbeing of each student. Scholarships are available for families that qualify and they accept 3rd party Child Care Aware Fee for the Military.
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